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USM 405T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,612 mi
Last recorded52,612 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSM 405T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,612 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 52,418 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 52,418 miles

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

car has some corrosion in the boot also outer sills.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,329 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 52,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,528 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 51,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 3,395 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 180
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 156
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 144
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 144
brake recording little or no effort 111
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USM 405T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying USM 405T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was USM 405T registered?

USM 405T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 5 June 1979.

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The MOT history for USM 405T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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